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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1921
Page
6
The Bristol Phoenix urges readers to support local Bristol merchants this Christmas noting extensive holiday stock and public ads. It argues spending in town boosts Bristol’s business and asks shoppers to review local stocks before buying to ensure satisfactory seasonal commerce.
Boy Scouts repair toys at the Scout building then prepare to sort and list items for distribution next week. Boxes for the Poor Children's Christmas Fund will be collected, and part of the fund will aid needy families. Patrol stunts, indoor camps, stunt night, and a G A R open meeting feature upcoming activities with Santa Claus promising gifts at both nights.
The degree team of Wampanoag Encampment No 9 will travel to Warren on Monday evening to confer the Royal Purple Degree at Massasoit Encampment. Members are invited to join and will depart on the 7.20 tram.
In Providence on December 15 a son was born to Mr and Mrs John J Pastile. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Thomas Clark of this town.
A damaged circular from F J Cheney & Co Toledo outlines a product named Cavaragt Halls claiming internal effects on the blood and mucous systems. The text suggests weakness in digestion and purported health restoration as a selling point marketed by druggists.
Reba Rebekah Lodge initiated seven candidates at last evening’s meeting. F. E. Suzman advertises Xmas specials on suspenders, neckwear, and gift items. Mrs Charles F. Herreshoff travels to Interlochen Florida for winter with relatives. The Star Theatre shows two five-reel features and Vod-A-Vil Movies. A Home for Aged Women fundraiser yields $40. Local scouts receive instruction from Captain Booth. Engagements and church sales are noted along with store promos at New York Store and Suzman ads.
A local notice explains the afternoon closure yesterday tied to an agreed schedule of closing Tuesday at 6 and Thursday at 12 pm. The owner apologizes to disappointed customers and states no information was received about keeping the store open yesterday.
The Thes monthly meeting of St Michael's Brotherhood will be held Tuesday evening December 27 in the chapel. Charles Lanning, cartoonist of the Providence Journal, will entertain. After the program there will be an old time Christmas tree with Santa Claus, and each member will bring a present. The finale features carols and refreshments in the Holmes Hose.
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